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B.C.'s Prosecution Service

Trusted – Fair – Impartial

British Columbia’s prosecution service contributes to the protection of society by conducting or supervising prosecutions and appeals in all levels of courts fairly, impartially, effectively and respectfully, on behalf of the whole community.

Independence of Crown Counsel

As mandated under the Crown Counsel Act, Crown counsel make their prosecutorial decisions independent of any outside influence.

• Role of Special Prosecutors

Latest News

January 18, 2012

Appointment of Special Prosecutor Announced

Victoria - The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General announced that Peter Wilson, Q.C. has been appointed as an independent Special Prosecutor in connection with an investigation into potential offences involving individuals associated with the community of Bountiful.

November 9, 2011

Special Prosecutor K.S. Pechet approves charge against H.C. Johns

Victoria -The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General today announced that independent Special Prosecutor Kris S. Pechet has approved a charge against Hedley Christopher Johns, a prosecutor employed by the Criminal Justice Branch.

September 16, 2011

Special Prosecutor Hira, QC appointed, charges approved in Bergeron incident in Prince George

Victoria -The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General today announced that independent Special Prosecutor David Crossin, Q.C. has concluded that no charges should be laid against Langley Township Mayor Rick Green, following an RCMP investigation into his alleged actions in September 2010, in connection with his censure by Langley Township counsel.

September 9, 2011

Mayor Rick Green - Decision of Special Prosecutor David Crossin, Q.C. Announced: No Charges
Victoria -The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General today announced that independent Special Prosecutor David Crossin, Q.C. has concluded that no charges should be laid against Langley Township Mayor Rick Green, following an RCMP investigation into his alleged actions in September 2010, in connection with his censure by Langley Township counsel.

August 24, 2011

Private Prosecution of Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd. - Information Stayed
Victoria -The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General today announced that it is directing a Stay of Proceedings on an Information alleging an offence of criminal negligence causing death against Weyerhaeuser Company Limited.

July 13, 2011

MLA Patrick Pimm – Decision of Special Prosecutor Announced
Victoria - Independent Special Prosecutor Mark R. Jetté has concluded that no criminal charges will be laid in connection with an RCMP investigation involving Member of the Legislative Assembly Patrick Pimm.